Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

GLENSIDE, DH8 0DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLENSIDE, DH8 0DN.

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Population

486

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DH8 0DN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

DH8 0DN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £217k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 43.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DH8 0DN is a sought-after residential area on Glenside, 0.0km from Shotley Bridge in Consett. Administratively it sits within Benfieldside ward and the North West Durham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DH8, DH8 0DN offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £217k, up 43.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DH8 0DN are sourced from Output Area E00104662 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH8 0DN. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 218,750

4 sales · Mean £ 224,375

Detached

£ 155,000

7 sales · Mean £ 163,071

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DH8 0DN has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences28
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Shotley Bridge Primary School

Good396 pupils0.2 km
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Benfieldside Primary School

Requires Improvement237 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill

Good206 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • B and J News1.0 km
  • Londis Blackhill1.0 km
  • Jamuna Stores0.6 km
  • Shotley & Benfieldside Tennis Club0.4 km
  • Cakeberry Corner0.3 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Kings Head Social Club0.8 km
  • Shotley Bridge Cricket Club1.0 km
  • Consett Cricket Club1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Gemini Catering0.3 km
  • Golden Flower0.6 km
  • Gypsy's Kitchen1.0 km
  • New Century1.0 km
  • Phoenix Express Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Crown and Crossed Swords Hotel0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Courtside Cafe0.4 km
  • Rumi's Indian Restaurant0.8 km
  • Sale Pepe0.7 km
  • Isabella's Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Sweethart's Bakery & Coffee Shop1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stocksfield9.6 km
  • Prudhoe10.7 km
  • Riding Mill11.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodlands Road - Rosedale Avenue0.2 km
  • Clarence Gardens0.2 km
  • Woodlands Road - Rosedale Avenue0.2 km
  • Rosedale Avenue - Shops0.3 km
  • Woodlands Road End0.3 km